Edward Markey actually said...

Unless we can think through and apply the right pressure, especially to the Iranians, on this Iraqi Sadr agenda, that, ultimately, all of our efforts are just not going to bear the long-term fruit that we are hoping for, for that region.

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Markey emphasizes the need for strategic pressure on Iran regarding Iraq.

05/11/2016

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